Trips and Outings Visit to Hull

A Party of 49 members made their way to Hull, starting at The Deep Aquarium. The trip was on a freestyle basis so we made our way around in small groups, and marvelled at the variety of fish on show. From Sharks, Swordfish and Manta Rays down to multi coloured tropical fish of many sizes, Jelly Fish and many that defy explanation. The many displays on show explained the growth of man from the earliest microbes to what we are today.

Eventually members drifted out to the Old Town and Museums Area for which there was no charge for entry. Many paid a visit to the Streetlife museum with its many transport orientated items including Horse drawn carriages, buses, railways, bicycles and a Morris 8 Motor Car. Next door was the Museum of Hull & East Riding that took us through 235 million years of history, from the Bronze, Iron, Roman, Britain, Saxon & Viking periods with many articles on display, including a Roman Bath & Mosaics. Some members visited the Ferens Art Gallery with its large excellent range of Paintings from European Old Masters, Portraiture, Marine & British Art all set in beautiful rooms. With plenty of interesting places to eat our members enjoyed a wide selection of good food.

Two of the highlights of the visit were the Red Arrows practising right in front of our coach, followed by our crossing over the stunning Humber Bridge. There was unanimity that Hull had surpassed the expectations, with many commenting they intend to return for a more in depth visit in the future.